At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver autonomous, person-centred emergency care and lead clinical decision-making.
- Company: Queensland Health, serving the Gladstone community with vital emergency services.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: 20% of hours dedicated to professional development and ongoing education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in emergency care while advancing your nursing practice.
- Qualifications: Master's level Nurse Practitioner qualification and current AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 79 - 83 $ per hour.
Gladstone Hospital is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners for temporary backfill opportunities throughout 2027. Use your skills to deliver autonomous, person-centred care, lead clinical decision-making and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for the Gladstone community. With short and medium term opportunities matched to your experience and scope of practice, you can enjoy variety while making a meaningful contribution.
Plus, 20% of rostered hours are protected for professional development, service improvement and advancing your practice. Not yet endorsed? If you're expecting registration in 2027, we want to hear from you too!
About the role:
- Provide advanced nursing care through an extended scope of practice, exercising autonomy and advanced clinical decision-making.
- Independently assess, manage and treat Fast Track patients (triage categories 3–5), adjusting treatment plans as clinically required.
- Apply advanced clinical examination skills and prescribe and supply medications within approved scope of practice.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership, role modelling and collaborative practice, working closely with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support clinical and corporate governance requirements while delivering safe, effective emergency care, with placement determined by service needs, experience and credentialing.
About you:
- A Master's level Nurse Practitioner qualification and current NMBA endorsement/AHPRA registration (applicants awaiting conferral or registration will be considered).
- Advanced clinical expertise to independently coordinate, deliver and direct patient care within their clinical speciality.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, contributing to clinical education, research and the ongoing advancement of healthcare delivery.
What we offer:
- Total monthly remuneration value of up to $15,719 p.m. is comprised of an hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- 20% of rostered hours will be allocated away from direct clinical duties
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
- To apply, please submit your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026
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